What is the cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to New York?

The cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to New York is to subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to New York?

The fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to New York is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $27 - $33.

Is there a direct bus between Roosevelt Island and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 56 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 11 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Roosevelt Island and New York?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Stuyvesant Cove. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Roosevelt Island and New York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Roosevelt Island to New York?

The distance between Roosevelt Island and New York is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Roosevelt Island to New York without a car?

The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to New York without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Roosevelt Island to New York?

The subway from Roosevelt Island to W 4 St-Wash Sq takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to New York bus from?

Roosevelt Island to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 56 St station.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to New York train from?

Roosevelt Island to New York train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to New York bus arrive?

Roosevelt Island to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 11 St station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to New York train arrive?

Roosevelt Island to New York train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Where can I stay near New York?

There are 3930+ hotels available in New York.

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There are 5 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to New York by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway M / ...
17 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
21 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 56 St to 3 Av/E 11 Stbus M101 / ...
24 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to New Yorktaxi 6.3 mi
15 min
$27–33
Walk
1. Take the foot from Roosevelt Island to New Yorkwalk 4.1 mi
1h 14m

Roosevelt Island to New York by subway

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Cove hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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